About Us
We are an integral part of Annalect Global and Omnicom Group, the second largest advertising agency holding company in the world in terms of revenue and is the leading global marketing communications company. Our portfolio includes: three global advertising agency networks: BBDO, DDB and TBWA; three of the world’s premium media services: OMD, PHD and Hearts & Science.
Annalect India plays a key role for our group companies and global agencies by providing stellar products and services in areas of Creative Services, Technology, Marketing Science (data & analytics) and Media Services. We are growing rapidly and looking for talented professionals like you to be part of this journey.
Responsibilities
Retouching, colour management and final colour manipulation across images for the group ensuring optimal colour reproduction, providing image retouching, colour correction and compositing on assigned projects.
Editing a high volume (at times) of images under tight deadlines
Following procedures for naming, saving, and archiving images-maintain and adhere to server image asset organisation/consistent file naming and image protocol
Maintaining image quality and standards, ability to review own work for errors / omissions (QA)
Colour conversion/profiling of images (inkweights for newspaper etc)
Establishing and maintain retouching standards from a technical and creative standpoint
Ensuring delivery on deadline and ability to flag any potential issues
Maintaining an efficient workflow with the ability to follow a defined process accurately and consistently
Working alongside creative and design teams, contributing creative and technical input, ideas and style direction on projects to drive continuous improvements and efficiencies
Taking creative direction from Directors/Managers to achieve high quality outcomes
Calibrating the digital manipulation and printing equipment to ensure the best results, produces certified colour proofs using appropriate colour standards and established targets
Communicating with photographers, stylists, printers and other production team members, foresee and resolve any issues.
Required Skills
5+ years' experience of professional retouching
Experience working in 3D/CGI (C4D etc)
Strong visual skills with attention to detail and an eye for consistency and colour
Knowledge and experience in the retouching of skin tone and complexion and matching colour to product and samples (physical and digital)
Ability to work quickly without sacrificing overall image quality
Strong organizational skills
Portfolio of current work demonstrating skill in photo retouching to ensure the manipulation of digital images is produced to the highest quality within a timely manner
Extensive knowledge of Photoshop CS with a complete understanding of colour management and profiles
Advanced technical understanding as well as sensitivity to the creative process
Thorough understanding of photography and light
Knowledge of photography techniques and image processing software
Have an eye for detail, art and composition accompanied by a high level of craft.
Responsible, dedicated, and have a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Fast paced, collaborative and rewarding
We're professionals but don't take ourselves too seriously.
We're hard on the work, kind to each other.
Location- Chennai/ Gurgaon/ Bangalore

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